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English question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
My father assured me that he will buy a bike for me.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — he would buy
• Sequence of Tenses: This sentence follows the rules of Indirect Speech. When the principal clause is in the past tense (indicated by the word "assured"), the verb in the subordinate clause must also be in a past form.
• Future in the Past: In English grammar, when we talk about the future from a point of view in the past, "will" changes to "would".
o Direct: My father said, "I will buy a bike for you."
o Indirect: My father assured me that he would buy a bike for me.
• Why others are incorrect:
o (A) and (D): These use present forms ("is buying" and "is going to"), which create a tense clash with the past-tense "assured."
o (C) "he bought": This changes the meaning entirely, suggesting the bike was already purchased in the past rather than being a promise for the future.

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Patwari
Year 2024
Subject English
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